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The parents of 7 out of every 10 students in a class are farmers. If...

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The parents of 7 out of every 10 students in a class are farmers. If 12 students were selected at random, find the probability that the parents of 8 of them will be farmers.

  • A. 0.0078
  • B. 0.0231
  • C. 0.0780
  • D. 0.2311
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

P(farmer parent) = \(\frac{7}{10}\) = 0.7

P(non- framer parent) = 1 - 0.7 = 0.3

Using, \(_x^nC p^x q^{n - r}\)

for 12 students, the probability that 8 of their parents will be farmers is:

P\(_8\) =  \(_x^nC p^x q^{n - r}\) =  \(_8^{12}C (0.7^8 (0.3)^{12 - 8}\)

P\(_8\) = \(\frac{12!}{8!4!}\)(0.7)\(^8\)(0.3)\(^4\) = 0.2311


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